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EK03 AEP

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,653 mi
Last recorded126,653 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 AEP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,653 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 126,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,171 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 122,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,703 miles

front anti roll bar bushes split

front discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 116,016 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,948 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 103,378 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 103,378 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 97,942 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,058 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 91,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,292 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 78,292 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,422 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 66,422 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,020 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play at Front track control arms

Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play at Front track control arms

Fail 10 Sep 2007 42,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 31,239 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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EK03 AEP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 AEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK03 AEP registered?

EK03 AEP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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